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Entry Information
ExhibitorChalmers Wines Australia Pty Ltd
Show2019
Class31
Entry Number31#5
BrandChalmers
Wine NameNero d'Avola
Vintage2018
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameTroy McInnes
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityOnline Cellardoor, Retail and on-premise
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1Ruby/crimson. Light, hollow.
Judge 2lots of sulphur on the nose. fruit stripped and drying
Judge 3Gamey, savoury notes, nice crisp acid, firm tannin
Associate JudgeReduced, earthy, gamey. Flavours as er aromas, smoky. Intense, interesting but one dimensional. A bit funky. No fruit
Varietal: Nero d'Avola, GI: Heathcote, 100%
CloneMAT 1, Roostock: 140 Ruggeri, 100%
Soil TypeVolcanic,Rocky
Elevation220 Metres above sea level
Planting Density4545 Vines / Ha
Planted2009
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild10.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date28 / Feb / 2018
Rainfall401 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationStainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date15 / Sep / 2018
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced650
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteBart van Olphen